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  • Manoj Punjabi, his wife Shania and his parents Dhamoo and Sunita in 2002 cofounded MD Media, the precursor of Indonesia-listed film studio company MD Entertainment.
  • He is president director of MD Entertainment, which went public in 2018 through a $19 million IPO.
  • China's technology and entertainment giant Tencent bought a 14.6% stake in 2021. It has since pared its stake to 11.5%.
  • Shania serves as president commissioner of MD Entertainment.
  • In October 2024, MD Entertainment acquired an 80% stake in free-to-air broadcaster NET. TV for $105 million.
Personal Stats
Age
52
Source of Wealth
Movies, Self Made
Residence
Jakarta, Indonesia
Citizenship
Indonesia
Marital Status
Married
Children
3
Did you know
The company takes its name from Manoj and his father Dhamoo. The business started by producing popular soap operas.
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